system 4-50 Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Is there anything that would persuade you to go on your boat to somewhere that you do not normally visit? A very cheap diesel outlet? A new stately home? A new museum? A new fairground? I'm thinking basically of some new feature that could be used to encourage boaters to visit underused parts of the system. For arguments sake, assume that the feature could be built with generous funds. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidc Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 any thing with a new history angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_P Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Pub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayer Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 I just enjoy the countryside really but it is interesting going through towns and cities to see the old and new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loafer Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Just name those underused parts of the system. I'll go there just because of THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Just name those underused parts of the system. I'll go there just because of THAT! There used to be an organisation called IWA. They held rallies at far flung, under utilised bits of the network under threat. I wonder what ever happened to that? When I plan a trip it's to go somewhere I've not been before or for a long while, or because there's a rally "That Way" so I go "This Way" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgiesburnin Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 A DIY boat maintenance center with easy access to dry docks, spares and advise with good internet connection and a pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Bathams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Alan W Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 There used to be an organisation called IWA. They held rallies at far flung, under utilised bits of the network under threat. I wonder what ever happened to that? When I plan a trip it's to go somewhere I've not been before or for a long while, or because there's a rally "That Way" so I go "This Way" As said in the late 50's & all through the 60's the National rally was chosen to a part of a waterway that was i danger of closure or was in an under used or difficult to navigate, the boats attending often had struggle to reach the rally site, but the majority succeeded, in those days it was more or less a given that you might need plywood or wriggly tin sheets to slow down or stop gate leaks; ash to wrack various leaks "Tirfor" to pull boat off various junk; pull fallen trees out of the way etc. i guess in those days it was more a challenge/triumph over adversity mind set, rather than today's if you have a problem call out C&rt to help fix the problem. mind the charges to boat were some what cheaper, but in general the trend was if a problem arose it was a DIY cure/fix by the boater. Not saying either way is better/worse just a changed mindset in that in those days most boaters were canal enthusiasts rather than folk using boats as a home or not knowing or understanding the finer points of canal workings & construction.Not finger pointing just stating the way it was as I knew it way back & the way it appears to me now.Times, circumstances, have changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Is there anything that would persuade you to go on your boat to somewhere that you do not normally visit? A very cheap diesel outlet? A new stately home? A new museum? A new fairground? I'm thinking basically of some new feature that could be used to encourage boaters to visit underused parts of the system. For arguments sake, assume that the feature could be built with generous funds. Any ideas? Legs 11 done wonders for Birmingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 As said in the late 50's & all through the 60's the National rally was chosen to a part of a waterway that was i danger of closure or was in an under used or difficult to navigate, the boats attending often had struggle to reach the rally site, but the majority succeeded, in those days it was more or less a given that you might need plywood or wriggly tin sheets to slow down or stop gate leaks; ash to wrack various leaks "Tirfor" to pull boat off various junk; pull fallen trees out of the way etc. i guess in those days it was more a challenge/triumph over adversity mind set, rather than today's if you have a problem call out C&rt to help fix the problem. mind the charges to boat were some what cheaper, but in general the trend was if a problem arose it was a DIY cure/fix by the boater. Not saying either way is better/worse just a changed mindset in that in those days most boaters were canal enthusiasts rather than folk using boats as a home or not knowing or understanding the finer points of canal workings & construction.Not finger pointing just stating the way it was as I knew it way back & the way it appears to me now.Times, circumstances, have changed All very true !!! The boats have altered a lot as well, there used to be a much more "Can Do/DIY" in that department as well.....shiny expensive boats with all the comforts of home were quite rare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 As said in the late 50's & all through the 60's the National rally was chosen to a part of a waterway that was i danger of closure or was in an under used or difficult to navigate, the boats attending often had struggle to reach the rally site, but the majority succeeded, in those days it was more or less a given that you might need plywood or wriggly tin sheets to slow down or stop gate leaks; ash to wrack various leaks "Tirfor" to pull boat off various junk; pull fallen trees out of the way etc. i guess in those days it was more a challenge/triumph over adversity mind set, rather than today's if you have a problem call out C&rt to help fix the problem. mind the charges to boat were some what cheaper, but in general the trend was if a problem arose it was a DIY cure/fix by the boater. Not saying either way is better/worse just a changed mindset in that in those days most boaters were canal enthusiasts rather than folk using boats as a home or not knowing or understanding the finer points of canal workings & construction.Not finger pointing just stating the way it was as I knew it way back & the way it appears to me now.Times, circumstances, have changedI tried that, winched up a pipe which had been torn from a bridge and was blocking the bottom of the Rushall flight. It contained a live 25,000 volt cable which earthed and caused a fire. That was a pioneering step too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGoat Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Anywhere where there are:- Safe overnight moorings Quiet ditto Reasonable depth of water Locks that are operable No rubbish in every bridge hole Folks not throwing bricks / stone from bridges Pleasant scenery - occasionally It's years since we did the curley wyrley - but now afraid so to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Anywhere where there are:- Safe overnight moorings Quiet ditto Reasonable depth of water Locks that are operable No rubbish in every bridge hole Folks not throwing bricks / stone from bridges Pleasant scenery - occasionally It's years since we did the curley wyrley - but now afraid so to do That's a shame, the Curley Wurley is a lot better than it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 That's a shame, the Curley Wurley is a lot better than it used to be. Yes, although we picked up something at most bridgeholes, and in some other parts, it was all easily removed- and the variety was hilarious. I hope some poor lass didn't get cold when she lost her sparkly bra in the cut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Yes, although we picked up something at most bridgeholes, and in some other parts, it was all easily removed- and the variety was hilarious. I hope some poor lass didn't get cold when she lost her sparkly bra in the cut! Best technique is to hit neutral just before the stern gets to the bridgehole. That said, we didn't do that the last couple of times we did it and didn't get much at all. I believe this year's BCN challenge was bad for debris for some reason. Worst thing we've had on the BCN was a steel-cored washing line complete with a selection of undies, but that was on the old mainline near the BCLM. It's just the luck of the draw! Edited November 24, 2015 by nicknorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabcat Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 I tried that, winched up a pipe which had been torn from a bridge and was blocking the bottom of the Rushall flight. It contained a live 25,000 volt cable which earthed and caused a fire. That was a pioneering step too far. You're lucky it never killed you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 You're lucky it never killed you ...or the group of kids who were playing on it when I turned up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Fun, each year for the past few years the BCNS has organised two explorer cruises on the BCN to visit some of those less used parts and they have all been fully subscribed, maybe that is whats needed, a hand holder to be with boaters who are not happy doing little used parts of the waterways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 It is the BCN that I would like to see popularised, though the single best improvement, relocating a significant percentage of the location population to a place matching their lack of civilisation, is not easy to achieve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bearwood Boster Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) It is the BCN that I would like to see popularised, though the single best improvement, relocating a significant percentage of the location population to a place matching their lack of civilisation, is not easy to achieve. As long as you don't try to move them to Bearwood... Edited November 24, 2015 by The Bearwood Boster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkmoth Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 There's lots of room and plenty of scenery on the L&L. The A&C and C&H are good too, and very underused. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Aaaaaarrrrrghhhh,........Oh !!! my mistake I put the last 3 posts together and thought that was a suggestion to move "them" to......Phew !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufford Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 A lock from the basin at chasewater onto the reservoir. With moorings and water points and electric! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknorman Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 A lock from the basin at chasewater onto the reservoir. With moorings and water points and electric! That would be a deep lock! Better if it were a wheel like the Falkirk wheel, which is a massive gongoozler tourist attraction still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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